BS/VARP (Bill Scott Vintage Airstream Restoration Project).
Okay, first I like the name, I especially think Bill would get a kick out
of his initials (the BS part.)
Secondly, the idea of a website where ideas could be bounced around and
tallied seems like it could make this much more streamlined.
Thirdly, wouldn't it be cool if there were a place (like Shady Dell) where
the VAC always had parking spots? Sort of like our own Land Yacht
Harbor? I mean I'm not sure if I'm ready to own property in another state,
but the idea of a membership buying a spot that could be used (imagine
condo here, but instead of a roof it would have a concrete pad and
hook-ups) by me and my fellow VAC friends sounds fairly appealing. Who
knows, this could have merit if you ask me....
Jodi
At 03:54 PM 4/10/2001 -0700, you wrote:
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>Jim, Sarah - that was the idea - that time/money/parts/whatever would be
>'donated'. Not considering this a 'charitable' donation in the taxable
>sense, only in the actual sense. 'Ownership' would be the VAC. I'm
>envisioning an entirely casual, pass-the-hat-as-needed type of
>proposition, no pressure, no deadlines... if we find one, and can't raise
>the money, then we have to 'pass' on that one.. i imagine that will happen
>from time to time even in an ideal world...
>
>Worst case (that i can envision in my present cognitively-enfeebled state)
>is that a trailer would be found, purchased, and end up sitting in
>someone's yard for awhile with nothing being done... I actually see the
>reverse being more of a problem - two or more people competing to have the
>privilege of working on the BS/VARP (Bill Scott Vintage Airstream
>Restoration Project).
>
>I also agree with Sarah's point that the process of voting on details
>large and small seems cumbersome, but the thought immediately comes to
>mind of a website with the 'issue of the day', e.g. "should we try to find
>original glass beehive grote lights, or use modern plastic equivalents, or
>do you have another idea?"...with an automated vote counter...(no hanging
>chads to contend with)... you get the idea.
>
>i see this as a way to instantiate our collective affection and
>appreciation of the vintage airstreams, and do so in a way that shows our
>appreciation for Bill's frequent and generous contributions.
>
>I really really like Sarah's idea of buying 'Shady Dell', price seems a
>bit steep, though, and a whole 'nother ballpark.
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Jim Greene
>>To: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Multiple recipients of VACList
>>Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 2:30 PM
>>Subject: [VAC] Re: A Modest Proposal
>>
>>Tuna, the proposal would require some up front money to get the ball
>>rolling. Any idea what that would be? I didn't exactly follow the
>>distinction that Sarah made between donations of money and donations of
>>time. I guess I missed something. Are the VAC members who might elect to
>>participate in the restoration by providing services to be compensated? I
>>didn't see any mention of that. My impression was that everything (time
>>and money) would be a donation to/for the VAC.
>>
>>Jim Greene
>>'68 Tradewind
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